Brake Fluid Color ?

[al koffman]

Is the color of the brake fluid that is in the resevior any indication of what the color would be at the brakes? Clear at the res, dark at the brakes?

[al koffman]

Is the color of the brake fluid that is in the resevior any indication of what the color would be at the brakes? Clear at the res, dark at the brakes?

[DriVer]

Al, No it won't. The fluid at the bleeders will most likely be a lot darker.

[Richard 34A]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by al koffman:
Is the color of the brake fluid that is in the resevior any indication of what the color would be at the brakes? Clear at the res, dark at the brakes? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fluid will probably be darker, and even if it's not, the lighter color might not be a true indicator of needing to be replaced. Workhorse for some reason doesn't make a specific recommendation (2006 Workhorse Chassis Manual), other than deferring to other manufacturers, who do recommend the brake fluid to be replaced every two years.

And since you have a model-year chassis that is susceptible to brake issues, it's best to stay on top of the brake maintenance.